Pornceptual returns for its third takeover of BASEMENT. The Berlin party sets the high water mark with its radical fusion of liberatory politics and uncompromising raving. Nørbak headlines. The Portuguese DJ has become an undeniable fixture in the modern techno landscape, with regular appearances at every reputable stage across Europe, North America and the world. As a producer, he’s contributed to some of the top labels in the genre: Mord, Soma, Pole Group and Token, to name a few. Recently, his own NRBK label has become home to a core family of artists equally devoted to cutting edge, boldly creative techno. Nørbak’s music displays the poise of a true artist, the nerve of a provocateur and the abandon of a dyed-in-the-wool raver. Mamba Negra’s Amanda Mussi is back. As a key resident of São Paulo’s defining queer, femme-led rave, Mussi has defined herself as a DJ of rare power. Whether embracing a full on, hurtling momentum or diving into slinkier, more grooving waters, Mussi is always in full control. Elle Dee continues her run in the room. A key member of NY’s techno underground and a DJ of fearsome talent, Elle Dee meets the moment. Rachel Noon comes home. The former NY DJ was a key force in the city’s techno renaissance before decamping to Berlin. Now a resident of Pornceptual, Noon has established herself as a truly global artist. Though most known for her techno output, Noon is a DJ of true range - a recent ambient-adjacent set at Sustain-Release was a stunning highlight of the weekend. In STUDIO, she pulls the ripcord and veers into uncharted waters. Dee Diggs is a true paragon of Black lineages of house, disco and their many offsprings. When Diggs is on the decks, you’ll know - her sets are unapologetically celebratory and deeply felt homages. Manu Miran returns, and you know what that means: riotous house that pushes the floor to the brink of collapse.